Callner Milton H Fndtn
Preselected recipients only
Callner Milton H Fndtn is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $67,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$67,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $70,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $87,000 | 18 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 18 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $67,500 | 18 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Callner Milton H Fndtn says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Callner Milton H Fndtn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $31,000 |
| Illinois | 7 | $13,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $8,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Technion Society | General | $25,000 |
| Brandeis University Office of Development & Alumni Rela | General | $10,000 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | General | $6,000 |
| Hadassah the Womens Zionist Organization of America | General | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | General | $3,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | General | $3,000 |
| National Exchange Club Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Cornelius Early Scholars | General | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General | $2,500 |
| Temple Kol Tikvah | General | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General | $1,000 |
| American Lung Association | General | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General | $1,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metro Chicago | General | $1,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | General | $1,000 |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue of Chicago | General | $1,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Callner Milton H Fndtn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Callner Milton H Fndtn give?
$67,500 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Callner Milton H Fndtn?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Callner Milton H Fndtn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.